I hope this isn't posted here before, but I think not.
Anyhow, RED is taking reservations:

http://www.red.com/products/cameras/redone/reservations.html

I reserved mine today. Got some saving to do ;)

Joseph,

Are you in vegas.... or did you order red over the phone?

I called at 9:25 am and left a message, but I haven't heard back.

Thanks

No, I am on the east coast. I called at 9:30 PST and got a call back 3 hours later.

Ahhhh

I'm happy for you, Joseph.

I wonder why I didn't get a call back?

Do you know your reservation #?

Do you know your reservation #?

Everyone who pre-orders should put their queue number in their forum name...

"John Smith - Red #23"

Did you say you where a VIP from a movie studio?

j/k

All I did was leave a name and number.

I was #50 something. I don't recall the exact number now.


Ahhhh

I'm happy for you, Joseph.

I wonder why I didn't get a call back?

Do you know your reservation #?

I tried to order but got the same mail message---Someone said earlier this afternoon that they already had 100 preorders----

I really would like to know how many pre orders they'll have after NAB in total. I really hope for them it's much.

Damn, I can't wait...
(I haven't placed an order, I don't have the money, but when I will... I'll buy me a RED :-D or rent one in the meanwhile)

Joseph Quote
"Did you say you where a VIP from a movie studio?"

LOL.... Sure I did ..... CEO baby, Sunpath Productions.

I'm the CEO, the President, head of development ..... and the janitor.

The pay sucks...... but the benefits are great.

Now, if I could just get a call back.....

#50..... something, That's Great!

I think before the days done they'll be hundreds.

Just incase there are other people waiting to hear back from Red.....

I received my call back from a very nice guy named Chris.

Chris said I was the 2nd person to leave a message this morning at approximately 9:30 am ..... and the 2nd person in line to be called back.

We spoke at 4:30..... That's how busy they were.

And drum roll please......... I'm #81.

He also said "the phone never stopped ringing all day".

So, if you left your message latter in the day, it might take some time to hear from them.

This is all very interesting, and moving very fast. But i wonder how much it will cost with the lens, record system, warranty, batteries and other accessories...Probably over $40,000. Remember, the VariCam goes for around $55,000 BEFORE you add lens, etc.

heath

This is all very interesting, and moving very fast. But i wonder how much it will cost with the lens, record system, warranty, batteries and other accessories...Probably over $40,000. Remember, the VariCam goes for around $55,000 BEFORE you add lens, etc.

heath

Hi Heath,

There will be lenses available of 5k or less (if they have a P+L mount). Well, RED is coming with a 5k 300mm lens. They also said to have a recording device of 1k. So I can't imagine you could record much 2k or 4k with it, but with 720p or 1080p you should get resonable lengths of footage...

Okay, so the camera is $17,500; the lens is $5,000; and the recording device is $1,000. Is that right, Mathieu? They've updated the www.red.com site with more stuff including another cage.

What comes stock with the camera? How many batteries, etc.? I know it's a little too early, but they're taking reservations.

I haven't been this excited about new technology (RED, Silicone Imaging, Color Space Inc.) since 2003 when JVC announced the world's first, affordable HD camera.

heath

Okay, so the camera is $17,500; the lens is $5,000; and the recording device is $1,000. Is that right, Mathieu? They've updated the www.red.com site with more stuff including another cage.

What comes stock with the camera? How many batteries, etc.? I know it's a little too early, but they're taking reservations.

I haven't been this excited about new technology (RED, Silicone Imaging, Color Space Inc.) since 2003 when JVC announced the world's first, affordable HD camera.

heath


Well gentlemen, I just put my deposit down and this is the first time in my entire career (since 1982) that I have bought a camera sight unseen. Hey, what can I say, I'm getting old and figure why not take a chance. Until then, I'm shooting my next documentary with the Sony HDXCAM. I"m renting it!

the picture of this camera looks kind of wierd. But it's a early model

I bought the HD10 sight unseen...I can't wait until my lease is up shortly.

heath

I don't see any down side to the reservation. It is refundable at any time. And supply may be short at first.

I don't see any down side to the reservation. It is refundable at any time. And supply may be short at first.

doesnt appear to be a downside...

peace

dalen

I put my deposit down yesterday, seemed like there was nothing to lose. If they do pull this camera off, there's going to be one hell of a wait for it. I'd rather be one of the first, than have to wait half a year to get it. Also, I felt better about getting a serial number from the camera manufacturer, as opposed to the retailer/waiting fiasco with the HVX. If you signed up with a large retailer, chances are that a smaller company would get their cameras first. 4th quarter '05 my ass.

This way, with Red, the 96th camera made for sale, is mine.

-CJ Roy
www.cjroy.net

sitting here in paris .. missing NAB ..
i did make a call RED 103

sitting here in paris .. missing NAB ..
i did make a call RED 103

I ordered #83 at the show, went back later on Tuesday and they were writing up sale # 145

If I understood it correctly a reservation for #200 was in the raffle at the
FCPUG party last night.

Anybody get their reservation package delivered yet?

Anybody get their reservation package delivered yet?

You mean this one:
http://www.digitalfx.tv/images/red.jpg

Hah! Great photo, Greg. I see yours is signed... well done. Thanks for sharing that,

RED #8 - and lovin' life!

I hope whoever got RED #5 is a Star Wars fan... "Red Five standing by."

I wonder who RED #1 is...

heath

Ha ha, I don't think anyone is wondering who RED #1 is!

I'm RED #211




Just kidding. I'd like to be able to pay for college first, thank you :)

Ha ha, Yeah I know where RED ONE #1 is going... A display cabinet in Jim's house! :P

Chris Hurd?!

heath

Ha ha, Yeah I know where RED ONE #1 is going... A display cabinet in Jim's house! :PAlong with his 1300 other cameras! Not house but warehouse is more like it.

Can we get Jim to come in and talk about the video cameras he's owned? I'm guessing F900 and Varicam, Z1 and HVX200, XL1 and VX1000 are all part of the big list!

heath

Along with his 1300 other cameras! Not house but warehouse is more like it.

Deal should be "Buy two RED ONE's and get a one day guided tour of Jim's camera museum"

;-)